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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.36, 211.72 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.36, 211.72 and 106.74 is: 147.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.36 : 211.72 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.36/211.72 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.36x = 211.72 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.36x = 22,598.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,598.99/153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.36

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